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NIAAA Notes Interest in Behavioral Treatments for Alcohol Use Disorder
Clinical psychological scientists and others should know about a new notice from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) to the research community emphasizing NIAAA’s continuing interest in supporting research on behavioral treatments for alcohol use disorder. Visit Page
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Should You Quit Drinking for Dry January? Here’s What Experts Say
Resolutions go hand in hand with the start of a new year. And Dry January, the annual initiative to stop drinking alcohol for the first month, is one of the more popular New Year’s challenges Visit Page
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‘Indelible in the Hippocampus Is the Laughter.’ The Science Behind Christine Blasey Ford’s Testimony
Christine Blasey Ford drew heavily on her psychology background while giving an emotional testimony about her alleged sexual assault by Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, discussing everything from brain chemistry to risk factors for anxiety. Visit Page
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How Trauma Affects Memory: Scientists Weigh In On The Kavanaugh Hearing
In Thursday’s testimony at Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation hearings, Christine Blasey Ford alleged Kavanaugh sexually assaulted her at a party in 1982, when she was 15 years old and he was 17. Kavanaugh staunchly denied Visit Page
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College Branding Makes Beer More Salient to Underage Students
Marketing that uses university colors and logos can enhance beer brands’ salience, which may impact student drinking. Visit Page
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Science to Help You Through the Holidays
Psychological science sheds light on how we can make our holidays tastier, friendlier, less lonely, and maybe even healthier. Visit Page